Traveling in reverse through the Yu-Gi-Oh! world with the MD system

Turning around, he led Soreva a few more steps to a huge mechanical door. Druva said irritably:

"Alright, as Dr. Fica has arranged, if you want to upgrade that transformation to a photon transformation, you can do it here. However..."

As he spoke, Drouat suddenly walked up to Soreva and grabbed him by the collar.

"Remember this: although you defeated Lord Kaito in today's duel, it was just good luck. You can never replace Lord Kaito!"

"Yes, yes, I know."

After surrendering, Soreva, whose collar had been loosened by Druva, stepped into the slowly opening mechanical door. But just before the door closed, he seemed to hear Druva speak again:

"However, as a colleague... I hope nothing bad happens to you."

Then, the mechanical door slammed shut with a "thud." Soreva, who had heard Drouet's words, couldn't help but chuckle.

"What's wrong with this woman? She clearly cares about others, so why can't she just say it properly? Why does she have to be so awkward? Oh well, since she still cares, should I give her a few [No. Hunter x Hunter] cards next time? Monsters designed based on Kaito, she'd probably like them, right?"

After saying that, Soreva walked deeper into the laboratory. Dr. Fica was already waiting there.

Outside the mechanical door, Gorsh also teased Druva, who had just offered his blessing:

"What? Weren't you the one who admired your Kaito the most? Why are you here giving him your blessings? Have you fallen for someone else?"

In response, Druwa rolled his eyes at Ghosh.

"Gose, use your brain! Don't say such foolish things. Although he did defeat Kaito-sama, he's also our colleague. Isn't it normal to hope he's alright? Besides..."

"and?"

"Besides, he's also the target of Kaito-sama's revenge. If something happens to him here, Kaito-sama will be disappointed, won't he?"

Upon hearing Druva's addition, Ghosh sighed and slapped his forehead hard.

Sure enough, I knew this woman who talks about Kaito all the time couldn't be so kind. So that's why!

As for Soleva... there's not much to say. Soleva just felt that a day had passed in the blink of an eye... no, the anesthetic wore off, and then Dr. Fica told him that the modification was complete.

"Now that you have also accepted the photon transformation, I have a task to entrust to you."

As he spoke, Dr. Fica clapped his hands.

"Come out, Kaito."

A hidden door opened, and Kaito appeared, slowly walking up to Dr. Fica and asking:

"Is there something you need, Father?"

“Yes, Kaito, now that you and he have both undergone the photon transformation, I think it’s time.”

With that, Fica took out a card and handed it to Kaito.

"This [No. 10 White Lightbringer] is for you. Kaito, your next task is to go with him to hunt down the holders of these [No.] cards and take the [No.] cards from their hands. Understand, Kaito?"

Clutching the [No. 10 White Light Enlightener] tightly, Kaito felt restless. He had witnessed how Dr. Fica used the not-yet-fully-complete Photon System to steal this card, and he knew what would happen to those whose [No.] cards were stolen.

Without a soul, a person is like a living dead.

If he had a choice, Kaito wouldn't want to take other people's lives. However, using the power of the [No.] card is the only way he knows to save Yuto.

Therefore, even if his hands are stained with blood and sin, he must save Yang Dou.

Raising his determined eyes, Kaito looked directly at Dr. Fica and said:

"Yes, I will definitely complete the mission successfully."

"very good."

Dr. Fica nodded in satisfaction, but just then, his computer screen suddenly flashed a full red light and emitted a series of piercing screams.

"It seems a new [No.] card has appeared. Kaito, and you too, let's go."

"Yes!"

Kaito responded and turned to walk into the hidden door. Feeling as if he had been led astray, he quickly followed.

"Hey, wait for me! Don't walk so fast!"

However, despite the sounds of Soleva chasing him, Kaito didn't stop at all, continuing to walk quickly, but he coldly said:

"I can handle the recycling of [No.] cards by myself after that; you don't need to get involved."

After all, the purpose of collecting [No.] cards was to save Yang Dou, which in a sense was just fulfilling his family's selfish desires. He was willing to get his hands dirty with blood for that, but there was no need to involve outsiders.

However, the person behind him kept pestering him, which gave him a bit of a headache.

"Oh? Why won't you let me participate? You must have witnessed my strength in the duel just now, right? I should be able to help you in some way, shouldn't I? Or perhaps..."

What are you trying to hide?

These final, devilish whispers made Kaito stop in his tracks and turn to look at Soleva behind him:

"If you want to know the truth, come with me to a place before we take back this new [No.] card."

Kaito lifted his foot, placed his hand on his earpiece, and gave a command to the robot he trusted most.

"Orbit Seven, go track down the host of this new [No.] card. I'll deal with a troublesome guy here and then I'll be there."

"I understand, Lord Kaito!"

Chapter 268 Encounter at the Shopping Mall

"here it is……"

Following Kaito, they arrived at a hospital-like place. Entering a ward, Soleva immediately saw a pale-haired man lying on the bed.

Immediately afterwards, Kaito's voice rang out in the quiet hospital room:

"This is the hospital that houses these people who were originally the hosts of [No.] cards. This person was the original host of [No.10 White Radiance Enlightener].

"Then why is he lying here?"

Upon hearing Soleva's question, Kaito's eyes darkened, but he still spoke:

"According to my father and that Mr. Xinyuan, although our current technology can take away the [No.] card, it will also take away the soul of the [No.] card's host."

This is what the host of the [No.] card looks like after their soul has been stolen.

Having said that, Kaito turned to Soleva and said seriously,

"Although I don't know where you got the [Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon] and that [Galaxy-Eyes Light Wave Dragon] from, and even that you can accept photon power just like me."

But you and I are different. You don't have a reason to take [No.], do you? And you don't need to take other people's lives like I have. So, for your own good, withdraw from the [No.] card hunt. I can help you complete your assigned tasks without letting your father and the others notice anything amiss.

However, Kaito saw no fear or disgust on the face of the person before him. Instead, after staring blankly at his face for a while, the person actually chuckled.

"I see. So that's what you're thinking. Even though you look so cold, you're still a kind-hearted child after all."

Soreva's assessment made Kaito frown instantly:

"I'm an 18-year-old adult, don't use words like 'child' to describe me!"

With your height, you're at most 14 years old!

Of course, Soreva wouldn't say such things aloud. He simply smiled, patted Kaito on the shoulder, and said:

"Alright, don't be angry. But I'm not quitting the [No.] hunting operation. In fact, don't even think about leaving me behind and going it alone."

"You! What exactly do you want to do?! Do you really want to take someone's life? This is not something to be joked about!"

Kaito, unaware of why Soleva said that, immediately assumed that Soleva was the kind of person who wanted to kill people with a legitimate reason, and his face instantly showed an angry expression.

Soreva, seeing the anger on Kaito's face, realized that Kaito must have misunderstood something. He also composed himself, his smile fading, and said seriously:

“I know that taking someone’s life is no laughing matter. So, as an adult, I absolutely cannot let a child like you become the culprit who takes someone’s life.”

Kaito frowned again upon hearing this:

“I’ve already said, I’m not a child. And as long as the hunt continues, I’m destined to steal other people’s [No.] cards, destined to take their lives. If you intend to stop me…”

Immediately, Kaito's eyes turned fierce as he thought of his younger brother, Haruto.

"Then you are my enemy, and I will definitely defeat you!"

"Don't worry, although I don't know why you're so insistent on recycling [No.] cards, I think you must have your own reasons, so I won't stop you. However, I have one request."

As he spoke, Soleva raised his index finger and suggested to Kaito,

"After you win the duel, I will take back the [No.] card."

"Could it be that you... No, this is a private family matter, and we absolutely cannot involve you!"

Instantly, Kaito mistakenly assumed that Soleva shared his thoughts and immediately refused. Soleva, upon hearing this, sighed.

"I feel like you've misunderstood something, so I'll be frank. I'll handle the [No.] card collection. I have a way to collect only the [No.] cards without harming the souls of the hosts!"

"This is impossible! Photon power is the limit of Father's technological research! Even so, it can only recover the souls of those [hosts] along with the [No.] cards! How can you recover only the [No.] cards without harming their souls!?"

Faced with Kaito's questioning, Soreva immediately opened his palm:

"Well... it's hard for me to explain to you. You said yourself that the power of photons is only the limit of your father's technological research, but that doesn't represent all possibilities, does it?"

If you really can't figure it out, you can just think of it as a kind of superpower.

"This……"

Just as Kaito hesitated, the voice of Orbit Seven suddenly rang in his earphones:

"Lord Kaito! Lord Fica and Lord Kokoro are urging us to finish recovering this [No.] card as soon as possible! Where are you now? Have you dealt with that troublesome guy? If not, I'll come and help!"

Hearing the caring voice of Orbit Seven, Kaito immediately responded:

"Don't rush, Orbit Seven, continue locating the host of that [No.] card, I'll be there soon."

"I understand, Lord Kaito!"

As the sound in the headphones gradually faded away, Kaito turned his head and said helplessly to Soreva:

"Since you insist, then let's do it together. However, if you can't do what you say, please withdraw from the hunt."

"learn!"

........................

"Uh... are you sure this is the place?"

Hearing Soleva's stiff questioning, Kaito nodded: